Books that Feature the Theme of Femininity

This thematic Collection highlights Books that Feature the Theme of Femininity. Through novels, plays, and works of nonfiction, the selections in this Collection explore the feminine experience in a variety of historical settings and cultures as they examine topics such as gender roles, feminism, and what it means to be feminine.

Hamnet

by Maggie O’Farrell

Publication year 2020

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Femininity, Death, Order & Chaos

Tags Historical Fiction, European History, Gender & Feminism, Health, Arts & Culture, British Literature, Elizabethan Era, World History

... Read Hamnet Summary

Hard Times

by Charles Dickens

Publication year 1854

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Social Class, Economics, Community, Perseverance, Femininity

Tags Victorian Period, Satirical Literature, Classic Fiction, British Literature, Social Class, Gender & Feminism, Poverty, Education, Education, World History, Historical Fiction, Victorian Era

Hard Times is an 1854 novel by Charles Dickens. The 10th book of Dickens’s career, Hard Times is notably shorter than his other works and is one of the few that isn’t set in London. Instead, Hard Times provides a satirical examination of the fictitious industrial city of Coketown, England. The novel has been adapted numerous times for radio, television, theater, and film.This guide is written using an eBook edition of the 2003 Penguin Classics... Read Hard Times Summary

Headshot

by Rita Bullwinkel

Publication year 2024

Genre Short Story Collection, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Perseverance, Femininity, Gender Identity, Coming of Age, Future, Self Discovery, Social Class, Education, Fame, Wins & Losses

Tags Modern Classic Fiction

... Read Headshot Summary

Hedda Gabler

by Henrik Ibsen

Publication year 1890

Genre Play, Fiction

Themes Marriage, Power & Greed, Femininity

Tags Drama, Scandinavian Literature, Education, Education, World History, Dramatic Literature, Classic Fiction

Hedda Gabler is an 1891 play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It is widely considered one of the most accomplished plays of the 19th century. Ibsen was a prolific and highly acclaimed writer who penned over two dozen plays. Many of his most famous works focus on the challenging relationships between family members and the quiet tragedies of ordinary life. Hedda Gabler is one of the most complex, challenging, and sought-after roles in theater. Many... Read Hedda Gabler Summary

Helen Keller

by Margaret Davidson

Publication year 1969

Genre Biography, Nonfiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Hope, Disability, Femininity, Gender Identity, Self Discovery

Tags Children`s Literature, Education, Education, World History, Classic Fiction, Biography

... Read Helen Keller Summary

Hester

by Laurie Lico Albanese

Publication year 2022

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Love, Femininity, Race, Self Discovery, Community, Good & Evil

Tags World History, Historical Fiction, Romance, Gender & Feminism

... Read Hester Summary

Home

by Nnedi Okorafor

Publication year 2017

Genre Novella, Fiction

Themes Guilt, Femininity, Race, Family, Self Discovery

Tags Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction

... Read Home Summary

Homeless Bird

by Gloria Whelan

Publication year 2000

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Hope, Memory, Shame & Pride, Femininity, Coming of Age, Animals, Plants, Family, Friendship, Marriage, Self Discovery, Social Class, Community, Economics, Education, Nation, Politics & Government, Justice, Literature, Loyalty & Betrayal, Power & Greed, Religion & Spirituality, Safety & Danger, Trust & Doubt, Truth & Lies

Tags Coming of Age, Historical Fiction, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Realistic Fiction, World History, Indian Literature

Homeless Bird, a novel written by Gloria Whelan and published in 2000, was a New York Times Best Seller and winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Marketed to middle grade readers, the novel has elements of historical fiction in its portrayal of cultural customs in India. Homeless Bird tells the story of Koly, a 13-year-old girl whose arranged marriage leads to her untimely widowhood. Through Koly’s coming-of-age journey from helplessness to... Read Homeless Bird Summary

Honor

by Thrity Umrigar

Publication year 2022

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Hope, Love, Loyalty & Betrayal, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Fear, Grief, Hate & Anger, Memory, Shame & Pride, Femininity, Family, Self Discovery, Social Class, Colonialism, Community, Justice, Safety & Danger

Tags Historical Fiction

... Read Honor Summary

How Does It Feel?

by Jeneane O'Riley

Publication year 2023

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Fear, Hate & Anger, Loneliness, Love, Revenge, Shame & Pride, Femininity, Gender Identity, Masculinity, Sexual Identity, The Past, Animals, Appearance & Reality, Plants, Family, Mothers, Self Discovery, Good & Evil, Loyalty & Betrayal, Safety & Danger, Truth & Lies

Tags Fantasy, Romance, Horror & Suspense, Fairy Tale & Folklore, Religion & Spirituality

... Read How Does It Feel? Summary